Tender

Procurement of a Gas Chromatography - Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Gas Chromatography – Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS), which is intended for analysing complex organic liquid and solid samples. This public procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically chromatographs, gas-analysis apparatus, and spectrometers. The contract is located in the UK region UKL15, with a total gross value of £95,000. The process employs an open procurement method, detailed as a below-threshold open competition. Key dates include the tender period closing on 13th February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 9th February 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering GC-IMS technology or similar analytical instruments. The contract accommodates SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), highlighting the university’s commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Businesses capable of offering high-quality ongoing support and with a proven track record in this niche technology will find this tender particularly appealing for expanding their operations and establishing prominence in the academic and scientific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a Gas Chromatography - Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS)

Notice Description

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure a Gas Chromatography - Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS) for the analysis of complex organic liquid and solid samples. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering GC-IMS technology or similar analytical instrumentation, as well as the capability to provide high-quality ongoing support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009190-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,167 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,167 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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